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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Miami, FL

February 19, 2024Broward County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Feb 19, 2024, 2:43 AM EST for Broward County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Feb 19, 2024, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 19, 2024, 2:43 AM EST (07:43 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 19, 2024, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 24, 2024, 7:00 PM EST
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Broward County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The nearest sounding before it

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 00:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 66 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Miami, FL at 00:00Z on 2024-02-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Miami, FL at 00:00Z on 2024-02-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -177 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
940 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-177 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-187 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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819 
WHUS42 KMFL 190743
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
243 AM EST Mon Feb 19 2024

FLZ168-192100-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0013.240219T1200Z-240222T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
243 AM EST Mon Feb 19 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST this morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
069 
WHUS42 KMFL 192017
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
317 PM EST Mon Feb 19 2024

FLZ168-200830-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240222T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
317 PM EST Mon Feb 19 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST this morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
606 
WHUS42 KMFL 200734
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
234 AM EST Tue Feb 20 2024

FLZ168-202100-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240223T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
234 AM EST Tue Feb 20 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
747 
WHUS42 KMFL 202134
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
434 PM EST Tue Feb 20 2024

FLZ168-211200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240223T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
434 PM EST Tue Feb 20 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
641 
WHUS42 KMFL 210742
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
242 AM EST Wed Feb 21 2024

FLZ168-212100-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
242 AM EST Wed Feb 21 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
336 
WHUS42 KMFL 211921
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
221 PM EST Wed Feb 21 2024

FLZ168-221200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
221 PM EST Wed Feb 21 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
884 
WHUS42 KMFL 220827
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
327 AM EST Thu Feb 22 2024

FLZ168-221630-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
327 AM EST Thu Feb 22 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
882 
WHUS42 KMFL 221552
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1052 AM EST Thu Feb 22 2024

FLZ168-230000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1052 AM EST Thu Feb 22 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
292 
WHUS42 KMFL 222358
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
658 PM EST Thu Feb 22 2024

FLZ168-240000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
658 PM EST Thu Feb 22 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
836 
WHUS42 KMFL 230756
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
256 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

FLZ172-231600-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240225T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
256 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ168-231600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240225T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
256 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
410 
WHUS42 KMFL 231640
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1140 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

FLZ168-172-240045-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240225T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
1140 AM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County and Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
911 
WHUS42 KMFL 240025
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
725 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

FLZ168-172-250000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240225T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
725 PM EST Fri Feb 23 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County and Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
760 
WHUS42 KMFL 240821
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
321 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2024

FLZ168-172-241630-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240225T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
321 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County and Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
561 
WHUS42 KMFL 241535
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1035 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2024

FLZ168-172-250000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240225T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
1035 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County and Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Until at least 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

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Sources

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